September 28 National Weather Roundup

NATIONAL WEATHER SUMMARY: In the eastern US, moderate to heavy rain spread north through the Mid Atlantic and New England as a low pressure system moved along the coast. Widespread rainfall of around one inch wasreported with some areas receiving 1.25 inches-1.50 inches. Themaximum was reported in Atlantic City, New Jersey. In the central US, a strong cold front moved through the Upper Midwest late in the day Sunday. This produced rain showers, strong winds, and a few severe storms in the early nighttime hours. Wind gusts of 40-50 mph were reported across Minnesota, Wisconsin,Illinois, Michigan, and Indiana. A few severe storms developed inthe Chicago area and wind gusts up to 60 mph were reported south ofdowntown. These storms then moved into Indiana before weakening. In the western U.S., fairly quiet weather was observed as warm air remained in place. Numerous locations reached the 100 degree mark in California yet again.

ON THIS DATE IN HISTORY: In 1986 - Flash flooding swept a car off the Kamehameha Highway on Oahu, Hawaii, and into a swollen stream. The driver held onto some branches until help arrived, but the current did strip him ofhis clothes and watch. In 1987 - Thunderstorms produced up to ten inches of rain in southern Kansas and north central Oklahoma overnight. The Chikaskia River rose 2.5 feet above flood stage at Blackwell, OK during the day causing flooding in Kay and Grant counties of north centralOklahoma. Early morning thunderstorms in the Lower Rio GrandeValley of Texas produced 3.07 inches of rain in six hours atMcAllen. Thunderstorms produced up to six inches of rain insoutheastern Texas later in the day. In 1989 - Thunderstorms over northeastern Florida drenched Jacksonville with 4.28 inches of rain between midnight and 6 AM EDT. Unseasonably cool weather prevailed in the northeastern U.S.Five cities reported record low temperatures for the date, including Binghamton NY with a reading of 30 degrees. Morning lows were in the 20s in northern New England. Unseasonably mild weatherprevailed in the northwestern U.S., with afternoon highs in theupper 70s and 80s. In Oregon, Astoria reported a record high of 83degrees.

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